The Stylus Scan’s Error light and panel message will inform you when it is time to get a replacement ink cartridge ready, and when it is time to make replace the ink cartridges.
Note:
If an ink cartridge is damaged or old, you may need to replace it before even before it runs out of ink. For information, see “Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge” on page 10-9.
This table explains what the status of the Error light and LCD panel message on your Stylus Scan mean and what actions you need to take.
The black ink cartridge is running low. Have a new black ink cartridge ready. (You can replace the cartridge now, or you can wait until it is empty.) Flashing Black Ink
Out
The blank ink cartridge is empty. Replace it with a new black ink cartridge.
Off Color Ink
Low
The color ink cartridge is running low. Have a new color ink cartridge ready. (You can replace the cartridge now, or you can wait until it is empty.) Flashing Color Ink
Out
The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace it with a new black ink cartridge.
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Caution:❏ EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Products from other manufacturers may cause damage not covered under the EPSON warranty.❏ Never remove a cartridge from the Stylus Scan until you have a new cartridge on hand to replace it. Leaving the Stylus Scan with a missing cartridge may cause ink in the print head nozzles to dry out.
❏ If you are using the Automatic Document Feeder and need to replace the ink cartridge, remove the Automatic Document Feeder from the Stylus Scan, but do not pull out its connector.
Note:
❏ Once a cartridge becomes empty, you must replace it before continuing operation. The Stylus Scan cannot operate if either cartridge is empty.
❏ In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation and during the self cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on.
Before replacing ink cartridges, make sure the Stylus Scan is on.
The operate light should be on, but not flashing. Then, determine which ink cartridge needs to replaced by referring to the LCD Panel on the control panel.
1. Make sure the Stylus Scan is on. The Operate light should be on.
2. Refer to the panel message to determine which cartridge is low or empty.
3. Open the document cover and maintenance cover.
4. Hold down the
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cleaning button for three seconds until the print head moves to the cartridge replacement position. The Operate light begins flashing.c
Caution:Do not move the print head by hand, as doing so may damage the mechanism.Note:
If you press the
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cleaning button for three seconds when the black and color ink out lights are off, the Stylus Scan starts cleaning the print head.5. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge as far as it will go.
The cartridge rises partly out of the cartridge holder.
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Caution:Once you open the ink cartridge clamp, the ink cartridge becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled, even if ink remains.6. Lift the cartridge out of the Stylus Scan and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
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Warning:❏ If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain afer a thorough flushing, see a doctorimmediately.
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink the ink or otherwise handle the cartridges.
7. Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge.
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Caution:❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it. The cartridge will be permanently damaged if installed with the yellow tape attached.❏ Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the print head may become clogged and unable to print.
❏ Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
black ink cartridge (S020189) color ink cartridge (S020191)
8. Place the ink cartridge gently into the cartridge holder with the label on the cartridge facing up. Do not press down on the cartridge.
9. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place.
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Caution:Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges becomes unusable.10. Close the maintenance cover and the document cover.
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Caution: The Operate light flashes while the Stylus Scan performs the ink charging operation. Never turn off the Stylus Scan while this light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink.11. Press the